CHICO FORECASTS HOUSING GROWTH
3,488 units forecast to be needed through 2030
Chico published its 2022-2030 housing element draft Thursday — a key piece of city policy acting as a blueprint for future population and housing growth that will guide development
for the next eight years.
The draft describes the city’s housing needs, constraints and resources; establishes goals, policies and actions to guide the city’s policy and planning efforts; and is required to demonstrate that there is an adequate amount of land to accommodate growth by income level.
The housing element is updated every 8 years and was last updated in 2014. The 2022-2030
housing element draft began in January 2021 and opened opportunities for community input in 2 meetings and a survey. It may be read at www.chicohousingelement.com.
Public comments about the draft housing element will be accepted for the next 30 days. Residents can attend the Planning Commission meeting set for 6 p.m. June 2 and the Chico City Council meeting set for 6
p.m. June 21, both at the City Council Chambers.
It should be noted that the city of Chico does not directly develop housing — rather it sets the guidelines to allow for growth to happen by developers.